Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

This historic hotel is a luxury landmark built in 1886 in distinctive authentic Victorian style. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor witnessed one of the greatest discoveries, when the famous archaeologist Howard Carter announced the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb at the hotel’s main terrace. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor will take you to an oasis of tranquility, from where you will happily discover a gateway to the splendors of ancient Egypt times. Offering lavish rooms and suites, lush gardens, a pool and refined restaurants and bars. Welcome to one of Egypt’s most iconic hotels beloved by royalty, and is a beacon of old-world charm where French regency elegance and the mystique of the River Nile combine to ravishing effect. The pool scene is stunning and has the vibe of a private oasis with surrounding palm trees. A variety of convenient services are also offered at Winter Palace to deliver a memorable and stress-free holiday. Prepare to be embraced by timeless luxury coupled with impeccable service, luxe amenities and a hospitality philosophy with sustainability at its heart.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Luxor

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michal
    Poland Poland
    Old English hotel. Very comfortable. Very good meals. Beautiful garden. Close to Luxor Temple. Sunset on the Nile. Strongly recommened.
  • Nicola
    South Africa South Africa
    The old school charm of this beautiful old hotel cannot be replicated. The staff were all excellent and were clearly genuinely invested in us having a wonderful stay. The bed was extremely comfortable and the location on the Nile was fantastic! In...
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel in a fabulous location and full of history. Lovely room with balcony, staff so kind and helpful. Breakfast was excellent with so much choice. The swimming pool area was a great place to spend time and again staff so helpful. The view...
  • Xin
    Hungary Hungary
    The staff is very kind and helpful. This hotel is historic and elegant, also with a beautiful garden. The Nile river view from our room is fantastic.
  • Paulomi
    India India
    The location is amazing with great view. Ms. Sally at the reception was most helpful. Gave us the room earlier than check in time and late check out tooOvFor my daughter's b'day they arranged for a lovely celebration in the room. Over all a...
  • Dongjun
    China China
    the service is good the inside of the hotel is special like a museum room is classical view from the balcony is perfect.
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spent two periods in this hotel Started with a room with a garden view and balcony What a beautiful garden Everything was perfect
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the best hotel we have stayed in. We had a Nile view with balcony for the last few days. It was really worth it. Everything about the hotel is first class would highly recommend it The staff at the pool could not do enough for you Food...
  • Yusuf
    Turkey Turkey
    You will stay in a museum, not just a hotel. If you want to feel what people lived here a hundred years ago, you should definitely stay here. Thanks to Ms. Esraa for her interest.
  • Eve
    Australia Australia
    The beautifully maintained extensive garden and swimming pool areas. I also loved the old world charm associated with this historic hotel complex. The restaurant is so elegant. My waiter Ayed took great care of me at dinner time.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • 1886
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • La Corniche
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • El Nakhel
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is 0.7 miles from the centre of Luxor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Billiards
    • Table tennis
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour
  • Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor has 3 restaurants:

    • El Nakhel
    • La Corniche
    • 1886
  • Room options at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Apartment
  • Guests staying at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Buffet